Xocai chocolate is the name for the product that combines cocoa and acai berry. Xocai chocolate has many purported health benefits, and you can find this product in several formulations including liquid, powder and bar. According to "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate," Xocai's manufacturing process does not destroy the antioxidant properties of the cocoa, resulting in the high oxygen radical absorbency capacity of the finished product.
The Health Benefits
Antioxidants protect the body from free radicals that damage cells. Xocai chocolate contains cocoa, blueberries and the acai berry -- three ingredients with known antioxidant properties. Additionally, according to "Chocolate Unwrapped: The Surprising Health Benefits of America's Favorite Passion," Xocai chocolate has other health benefits including the ability to lower cholesterol, improve energy, fight cavities and boost libido.
How It Is Made
Most of Xocai chocolate's purported health benefits result from the antioxidant properties of the chocolate's ingredients. Further, the manufacturing process for Xocai chocolate uses a cold process instead of a heat process that preserves the anti-oxidative properties of this chocolate. Additionally, Xocai products do not contain any refined sugar, waxes, emulsifiers, fats or other additives.
Benefits of Dark Chocolate
Chocolate is plant product and the amount of processing determines the health benefits of any chocolate. According to "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate," dark chocolate is the most beneficial type of chocolate. Xocai chocolate contains dark chocolate. Additionally, dark chocolate contains serotonin, a hormone responsible for mood control, and the stimulant caffeine. Dark chocolate also stimulates the production of endorphins in your body. Further, dark chocolate has several different kinds of beneficial fats including oleic acid, a healthy monounsaturated fat.
The Xocai Products
Manufacturers produce many Xocai chocolate varieties that contain varying quantities of different ingredients. The specific ingredients and the quantity of those ingredients will determine the potential health benefit of the Xocai chocolate. You can find Xocai chocolate in chocolate nuggets, cookies, protein bars, high protein meal replacements, liquid Xocolat and Xobiotic squares. Manufacturers of Xocai products recommend using this product as a meal replacement. However, you should consult a medical professional prior to taking any health supplement as a meal replacement including Xocai chocolate.
References
- "Berry Boosters"; F. Keith Johnson
- "Harnessing The Healing Power Of Fruit: The New Paradigm for Optimum Health"; Ralph E. Ph.D., Carson; 2009
- "The Chocolate Therapist: A User's Guide to the Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chocolate"; Julie Pech; 2010
- "Chocolate Unwrapped: The Surprising Health Benefits of America's Favorite Passion"; Rowan Jacobsen; 2003
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